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What should you rent your Sea to Sky property for?

Pick your region, bedrooms, bathrooms, and the features your unit includes. We'll give you an estimated long-term rent range based on our own quote and listing history across Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton through Q1 2026.

This is a long-term rentestimate (12-month+ tenancies). Short-term rentals (Airbnb-style) earn a higher per-night rate but have different cost structures and aren't covered here. Estimates are reviewed annually and don't replace a real market analysis.

Included features

Each one adjusts the estimate up or down.

Estimated monthly rent

$2,525 to $3,100

Median estimate: $2,775/month

Property profile
2 bedroom · 1.5 bathrooms
Region
Squamish
Base range (no extras)
$2,400 to $2,950
Adjustment for features
+5%

How to read this

The low end is what a tenant-friendly listing in a less-desirable spot might command; the high end is a turnkey, well-located property with a strong photo set. Most listings settle within $100–$200 of the median. If you'd aim for the high end, plan on a longer days-on-market trade-off.

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How rents work in the Sea to Sky

Sea to Sky long-term rents have outpaced BC averages since 2020. The drivers are limited supply, in-migration from Vancouver, and strong year-round employment in Whistler and Squamish's recreation, healthcare, and tech sectors.

Whistler commands the highest rents in the corridor by a wide margin, typically 20–25% above Squamish for comparable properties. Pemberton is the most affordable, usually 10–15% below Squamish.

The biggest single rent-driver besides bedroom count is whether utilities are included. Furnished properties also command a real premium, but they come with turnover risk and tenant-screening complexity that owners often underestimate.

BC's annual allowable rent increase for existing tenancies is capped each year (typically 2–3%). The estimate above is for a newlisting, not what you can raise an existing tenant's rent to.

Related reading: Average Rent in Squamish 2026 · Average Rent in Whistler 2026 · Furnished vs Unfurnished Rentals